Analyst, Strategic Sourcing

Who We Are

John Paul Mitchell Systems (“JPMS”) is recognized worldwide for developing and marketing innovative hair and skin care products since 1980. We’ve been serving the professional beauty industry with salon-quality hair care products, styling tools and professional hair color through our family of brands including Paul Mitchell, MITCH, Awapuhi Wild Ginger, Tea Tree, Paul Mitchell Tools, Neuro, The Demi, Paul Mitchell the Color, Blonde, and Color XG.

We were the first professional hair care company to take a stand against animal testing and continue our strong commitment to giving back, supporting a wide range of philanthropic causes both domestically and internationally. Sustainability has always been a priority, and we are committed to making our company operations climate neutral to preserve the beauty of the world around us.

Who You Are: 

You are a skilled and enthusiastic, high-performing professional who is passionate about hair care and wants to positively contribute to the growth of our iconic brand as well as to our people first culture.

About the Role 

The Analyst, Strategic Sourcing supports Operations and Procurement leadership by turning data into practical recommendations that strengthen supply, manage cost, and reduce risk. This role analyzes sourcing, supplier, and cost information, builds models and reports, and supports strategic projects, including contract manufacturing initiatives. You will partner with colleagues across the company to help JPMS make well-informed decisions that keep our products flowing to salons and schools around the world.

This role works 3 times a week from our Santa Clarita office.

What You will Do:

Analysis and Insights

• Gather, organize, and analyze spend, cost, supply, and supplier performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Build and maintain cost, scenario, and total cost of ownership models to support sourcing and contract manufacturing decisions
• Prepare clear reports, dashboards, and presentations for Operations and Procurement leadership

Strategic Project Support

• Support sourcing and contract manufacturing initiatives, including supplier evaluations, requests for quotation, and proposal comparisons
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and risks, and follow up with stakeholders to keep work on schedule
• Research market, commodity, and supplier landscape trends using approved sources to inform recommendations

Supplier Performance and Process Improvement

• Maintain supplier scorecards and monitor measures such as on time delivery, quality, and cost
• Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and document standard work for the team
• Help keep procurement and planning data accurate and complete in company systems

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Planning, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Marketing colleagues to gather input and align on recommendations
• Support Finance with tracking and validating cost savings and other project outcomes
• Handle confidential supplier and commercial information with care and discretion

 Required Qualifications:

Skills: 

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and modeling
• Ability to turn complex data into clear, concise recommendations for leaders
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfort working with ERP or planning systems and large data sets
• Collaborative, curious, and professional approach when working with internal teams and outside partners

Education: 

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience: 

• 2+ years in supply chain or related operations roles

Preferred Qualifications:

Skills: 

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or operations in beauty, consumer goods, or manufacturing
• Experience with data visualization or analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL
• Knowledge of contract manufacturing and supplier management practices
• Supply chain or procurement certification, such as CSCP or CPSM, or progress toward one
• Project management experience

Education:  

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field preferred

We are eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. If you think you would be a good fit for the position and our company, we invite you to apply. 

Working Conditions

• Office-based role
• Primarily computer-based work, with extended periods of sitting
• Occasional travel to supplier or manufacturing sites may be required

Competitive Compensation: 

The expected base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including geographic location, experience, skills, and education.

Discretionary Bonus Plan: This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: In addition to base salary, JPMS offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment.